Quizzed during an ‘Ask Me Anything’ session on Reddit as to who his favourite current Arsenal player is, the former France international said: “In the current Arsenal team... I have no idea... Ozil when he actually wants to be a player.”

Prior to penning fresh terms at the turn of the year, Ozil was heavily linked with a move elsewhere.

Manchester United were one of the sides said to be keen on acquiring him, and Petit has revealed that he passed up the opportunity to make a switch to Old Trafford during his own playing days.

He said: “Yes, I could have played for Manchester United.

“I really regret not doing that now, I could've played with [Ryan] Giggs, [Paul] Scholes etc. Some amazing players.”

Petit is now restricted to a spectator role, having hung up his boots in 2004, and continues to keep a close eye on events in the Premier League.

He has seen Manchester City sweep to title glory this season but is not yet convinced that Pep Guardiola’s side deserve a standing among the all-time greats.

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“I’d probably say, of those I've seen regularly, the Man United 1999 treble season or Arsenal Invincibles [are the best],” added Petit, who won a league and FA Cup double with the Gunners in 1997-98.

“But I really enjoy watching City now.”

Petit also admitted to having “a crush” on Liverpool’s class of 2017-18, with Jurgen Klopp having guided an exciting side led by the sensational Mohamed Salah to within touching distance of the Champions League final.